Classes Begin September 6th! CREATE YOUR FUTURE EXPERIENCE OUR LEGACY

Classes Begin September 6th! CREATE YOUR FUTURE EXPERIENCE OUR LEGACY

CREATE YOUR FUTURE AND EXPERIENCE OUR LEGACY Photography: SSK Photo / Geek with a Lens / Scott Robbins 90

0 Years of Excellence! F ounded by Josephine and Hermene Schwarz in 1927, Dayton Ballet School is the oldest dance school in Dayton and one of the oldest dance schools in the United States. It is the only ballet school in the Miami Valley associated with a professional dance company. From the beginning, the school s primary goal has been to prepare dancers for professional careers. Some of our best-known graduates have danced with prestigious companies such as New York City Ballet, Alvin Ailey, San Francisco Ballet, Atlanta Ballet and North Carolina Dance Theatre. Others have performed on Broadway and taught in schools and universities. The school realizes, however, that most of our students will not pursue a career in dance. These students benefit in many ways from dance by building grace and poise and obtaining the mental and physical discipline that promotes a strong and focused character. Many students follow related careers in physical therapy, costume design, scenic design or teaching. They also form a discriminating and appreciative dance audience. Josephine Schwarz, referred to as Miss Jo, asked that we continue the tradition established by her and Miss Hermene of offering the highest quality dance training to professionals and non-professionals alike. School Mission Statement The mission of the Dayton Ballet School is to provide the very finest dance training to any child or adult who seeks to experience the wonder and the fun of dance. The goal of the school is to serve the community by not only strengthening legs and arms but also by introducing accomplishment and discipline to the spirit of all participants. The unique and distinct opportunities available only at Dayton Ballet are the exposure to the full range of experiences that come with the proximity to a professional dance company.

2017 2018 Our Accomplished School Artistic /Administrative Staff Karen Russo Burke, Artistic Director, Dayton Ballet. Karen danced leading roles by world famous choreographers Gerald Arpino, Antony Tudor, Jose Limon and Paul Taylor in her 11 year career as a principal dancer for American Repertory Ballet. Karen has taught at DBS as well as Stivers School for the Arts, Wright State University, University of Dayton, and CCM at University of Cincinnati. She has choreographed extensively for Dayton Ballet. Megan Forney, Co Director, DBII Junior/Senior/Outreach programs. Megan graduated from Wright State University with a BFA in dance. Megan has danced with Dayton Ballet II Senior. She has been the recipient of the Miss Josephine and Hermene Schwarz Award, Dancer Peer Award and the Walter J. McCaslin Memorial Award. Megan had the featured role in Bushido at WSU. You have seen her dance in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Nutcracker, There was a Time, and The Three Musketeers with Dayton Ballet. She is also children s coordinator for The Nutcracker. Gabrielle Sharp, Co Director, DBII Junior/Senior. Gabrielle danced with Dayton Ballet. You saw her perform in Dracula, The Nutcracker, Tales from the Shadow, There Was a Time and America s Robin Hood, and just recently as the fairy godmother in Cinderella and the Nurse in Romeo and Juliet. While a member of DBII Sr. she received the Peer Award, Walter J. McCaslin Memorial Award and the Josephine and Hermene Schwarz awards. Gabrielle was the previous director of the SSK Dance Ensemble. Parris Hobbs, Director, Dayton Ballet School Ensemble, received his training from Dayton Ballet, Pontecorvo and Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. He danced professionally with St. Louis Ballet, Lake Erie Ballet and as a guest with Dayton Ballet. He has a BA from Mercyhurst College. Carol Jean Heller, Director, Dayton Ballet School, danced with Ballet Repertory, NYC. She owned and operated a dance school for 10 years, and was a faculty member and examiner for Dance Masters of Ohio. Carol Jean taught ballet and musical theatre at the Living Arts Center and has been on the DBS faculty since 1987. She has also choreographed extensively in the Dayton area.

Staff Teaching Staff Camille Izard Morris danced professionally with American Ballet Theatre. She holds an MFA in Dance from NYU.. For five years, she was the producing artistic director for Art from Every Angle benefiting the Josephine Schwarz Dayton Dancer Fund. She is an ABT Certified Teacher in Pre-Primary through Level 7 and Partnering. She currently directs the Oakwood Ballet. Layla Cooper has a BFA in dance from Wright State. She graduated Cum Laude. Layla performed extensively with Wright States Dance Ensemble. She choreographed several pieces for their dance concerts. It is her nineth year with DBS. T.J. Cronley has over 25 years teaching experience with young ballet students. She has trained in New York City and Chicago. She has taught in the Springfield school system. T.J. has current dance programs in the Goddard School, Primrose pre-schools and Great Start. William R. Hoppe, Jr. is a former dancer of Dayton Ballet. He has studied with many of the great teachers, such as Edward Villella, Violette Verdy and Stephen Mills to a name a few. He studied at the Virginia School of the Arts, Houston Ballet and finally ABT New York.. Annalise Woller is member of Dayton Ballet. You have seen her perform in The Nutcracker, Hyding Inside, Butterfly Suite, and Tribute to Two Sisters, Miss Jo and Miss Hermene. She is a graduate from Goucher College. Claire Small is in her fourth year of teaching at DBS. You ve seen her perform in The Nutcracker, Cinderella, and Romeo and Juliet. She has also received the Walter J. McCaslin Memorial Award and the Josephine and Hermene Schwarz Award. She is ABT certified in Pre-Primary-Level III. Jocelyn Green is a member of Dayton Ballet. You ve seen her perform as Tinkerbell in Peter Pan and Juliet in Romeo and Juliet. Paul Gilliam is currently dancing with Dayton Ballet. He has done extensive teaching in the Dayton Area. You ve seen him perform as the Cavalier in The Nutcracker, Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet, Peter in Peter Pan and most recently in Don Q. Richard Croskey teaches beginning and intermediate tap. Anne Davis grew up in the Dayton Ballet School dancing under Josephine Schwarz. She was member of DBII for six years. She has over 14 years of experience teaching ballet, jazz and modern at DBS and Everybody Dance in Northern Virginia.

2017 2018 Creative Movement/ Pre-Ballet Creative Movement Ages 3-4 Pre-Ballet Ages 5-6 Specially designed classes, that use music, movement and merriment to explore rhythm, coordination and flexibility and to develop creative expression! One class per week. Class Details Ballet I Ages 7-8 1 class/week - 1hr. Tuition: Pre-pay Year: $448.00 8 Installments: $56.00/mo. Girl s Attire: Light blue leotard Pink tights Pink ballet shoes (NO skirts) Ballet II Ages 9-10 with some prior training. 2 classes/week - 1hr. Tuition (per class): Pre-pay Year: $448.00 8 Installments: $56.00/mo. (x number of classes) Girl s Attire: Navy blue leotard Pink ballet shoes (NO skirts) Ballet III Ages 11-12 with at least 3 years of training. 2-3 classes per week suggested - 1 1/2 hr. Tuition (per class): Pre-pay Year: $464.00 8 Installments: $58.00/mo. (x number of classes) Girl s Attire: Burgundy leotard Pink ballet shoes (NO skirts) Attire: Pink leotard pink tights pink ballet shoes (NO skirts) Tuition: Pre-pay Year: $416.00 8 Installments: $52.00/mo. POINTE CLASSES: First and foremost, Dayton Ballet School believes in the importance of your child s well-being and future. Students are introduced to Pointe only after their feet, legs and bone structures have begun to mature and only after several years of serious, quality training that has developed their muscles. Pointe barre, for age-appropriate students, is a strengthening preparation for pointe. If the professional staff of Dayton Ballet School feels that your daughter is not yet ready for Pointe, please realize that it is with her best interests in mind. New students must have a required assessment for proper class placement.

Ballet IV Ballet V/Adv. Boys Classes Adult Classes Ages 13 + with at least 4 years of training. 4 classes/week - 1 1/2 hr. Tuition: 1 class Pre-pay Year: $464.00 8 Installments: $58.00/mo. (x number of classes) Girl s Attire: Solid black leotard Pink ballet shoes (NO skirts) Girls Hair (All classes and levels): Hair MUST be completely off the face and secured in a bun. Girls Attire: No T-shirts or leg-warmers in class. Skirts may be worn in pointe or variaitons class ONLY Ages 14 through young adults with a minimum of 5 years of training. 6 classes/week - 1 1/2 hr. Tuition: See Career Package (next page) Girl s Attire: Any solid color leotard Pointe/ Variations/ Partnering Pointe/Variations/ Partnering Advanced students only with staff recommendation. Tuition: See Career Package (next page) From beginners to more advanced students, classes for young men are specially designed to develop technique and focus on the athletic challenges of the male dancer. Tuition: Pre-pay Year: $464.00 8 Installments: $58.00/mo. *Boys Scholarship Available Boys Attire - Ballet (All classes and levels): White shirt Black tights White socks White ballet shoes Dance belt Boys Attire - Jazz/Tap Jazz pants or shorts White T-shirt Dance belt Jazz or tap shoes (w/screw-on taps) Scheduled at convenient times. Whether you studied as a child or always wanted to try! An ADULT CLASS CARD is available to be used within three months of purchase. Adult Ballet Designed to develop muscle tone, physical discipline and musical expression. Attire: (Ballet) Solid color leotard Pink tights Pink ballet shoes Skirt optional. Adult Tap Combines highenergy fun and a great physical workout. Tuition: Adult Ballet/Tap 10 class Card: $125.00 Drop In: $15.00/class Enhancement Dance Teen Ballet Recreational ballet for preteens and teens that enhances physicality for sports, and it s fun! Tuition: 1 class/week (All 1hr. classes): Pre-pay Year: $448.00 8 Installments: $56.00/mo. Tap A total-body workout that develops rhythm, musicality, precision and physical expression. Modern Important to exercise the freedom of movement, self-expression and development of the inner soul. Jazz From classical to popular jazz, this class explores the unique movement, explosive energy and creative spirit of the music.

2017 2018 Class Schedule DOWNTOWN CLASS SCHEDuLE STuDIO 1 Monday Tuesday 5:00 Ballet III 5:00 Fitness 6:30 Jazz 6:00 Ballet V 7:30 Tap Advan. 7:30 Variations DOWNTOWN CLASS SCHEDuLE STuDIO 2 Monday Tuesday 4:30 Ballet II 4:30 Ballet III 5:30 Ballet II/III 6:00 Ballet IV 6:30 Ensemble 7:30 Pointe IV DOWNTOWN CLASS SCHEDuLE STuDIO 3 Monday Tuesday 4:30 Pre-Ballet 4:30 Beginning Boys 5:15 Ballet I 5:30 Int. Boys 6:15 Tap I/II 7:00 Adv. Boys 7:00 Teen Ballet Wednesday 4:30 DBII Jr 6:00 Ballet V 7:30 Pointe V Thursday 5:00 Jazz 6:00 Ballet V 7:30 Pointe V Friday 4:30 DBII Sr. Wednesday 5:00 Modern V 6:00 DB II Jr. 6:30 Modern IV 7:30 Adult Ballet Thursday 4:30 Ballet III 6:00 Ballet IV 7:30 Pointe IV Friday Wednesday 4:30 Creative Mov. 5:15 Pre-Ballet 6:30 Adult Tap Thursday 7:30 Men Variations Friday Performing Opportunities Dayton Ballet II, Senior and Junior Companies (Audition only) Dayton Ballet has expanded Dayton Ballet II s pre-professional training to more students. Our most advanced students 1 Company), as well as talented, younger students from 10 to 14 years old (Junior Company) are accepted through an aud members are required to study a certain number of hours during the school year. Both companies have many performin out the year, including Dayton Ballet performances and Wright State s dance concert. Dayton Ballet School Dance Ensemble This is a performing group chosen by audition. They will learn choreography and performing skills. It is also a chance performance of Dayton Ballet School at the end of the year. Year-End Workshop Performances Dayton Ballet II Junior and Senior Companies and all Level V/Advanced students will perform a special theatrical pre costumes provided by Dayton Ballet at no charge. They will present several pieces of contemporary and classical cho All other levels will hold an in-studio performance on their last scheduled visitation day.

School Rates Saturday School Rates: Eight-Payment Installment Plan If full payment is made at the time of registration, the $25.00 registration fee will be waived. If you choose to make installment payments, please use your payment envelope with each payment. Saturday 9:00 Ballet I 10:00 Ballet II 11:00 Ballet II/III Saturday 10:00 Pre-Ballet 10:45 Pre-Ballet 11:15 Creative Mov. A $10.00 late fee for payments received after the 1st of the month is added to your account. If you choose to pay using the installment plan, you will be required to pay the first and last installment by September 1st. Career Pack is designed for the serious dancer. It enables students to enroll for more classes at discounted rates, putting them on a preprofessional track. * Adjustments to tuition are considered only in cases of illness, injury or moving out of state. A doctor s determination may be required. * $25.00 Registration Fee per family * All checks must be made out to DPAA Career Package (for the serious dancer, 10% discount) A Pkg. 6 Classes (3-1 ½ hr & 3-1 hr) B Pkg. 7 Classes (4-1 ½ hr & 3-1 hr) C Pkg. 8 Classes (4-1 ½ hr & 4-1 hr) Adult Ballet/Tap 10 class Card Drop in rate September May 8 installments In Full $307.80 $2,462.40 $360.00 $2,880.00 $410.40 $3,283.20 $125.00 $15.00 dents 14 years and older (Senior an audition process. Company forming opportunities through- chance to be in the on stage cal presentation with all cal choreography. Please join us to enjoy refreshments and... - Register for classes - See special performances from DB II Jr. & Sr. Company! Downtown Studio - 4th floor August 19th, 2017 1-4 pm

2017 2018 School Calendar The Great Gatsby The NUTCRACKER 80 Ruby Jubilee September 6... Classes begin November 22-26... Thanksgiving Holiday December 9... Last day of classes before Holiday break January 2... Classes resume March 26-31... Spring Break (school closed) May 19... Last day of classes May 20... Workshop Performance Auditions September 8... 4:30 DBII Jr./Scholarship auditions 10-14 years 6:00 DBII Sr./Scholarship auditions 14 years and older September 24... Nutcracker Auditions May 4... 4:30 DBII Jr./Scholarship auditions 10-14 years old 6:00 DBII Sr./Scholarship auditions 14 years and older School Policies Closings due to weather are posted on WHIO, WDTN and Dayton Ballet School s Facebook page. Dayton Ballet School has a no-refund policy. Please let us know if there are any medical issues we need to be aware of. 2017-2018 Performance Season See our full line-up Show dates & times Get tickets! www.daytonperformingarts.org/ballet Like Dayton Ballet on Facebook!

Registration Form STuDENT / PARENT INFORMATION ID# (Office use only) Student s Name: Birth Date: Address: Age: City: State: Zip: Phone: E-Mail address: Cell Phone: Previous training: # yrs. Where: Circle days you will attend: M T W T F S Total number of classes you will take per week: Mother s Name: Employer: Phone: Father s Name: Employer: Phone: PAyMENT (Make all checks payable to DPAA) I am paying in full $ *Registration fee $25 I wish to make eight installment payments (Sept-Nov and Jan-May) of $ each due on the first day of the month. I acknowledge that there is a late fee of $10 for payments received after the 1st of each month. I wish to make eight installments (Sep. Nov. and Jan. May) of $ Each payment is due on the first day of each month. I acknowledge that there is a late fee of $10 for payments received after the first day of each month. I wish to set up automatic credit card payment to be paid on the first of each month. Visa MC Account #: Exp. Date: 3 digit CVV# Parent s Signature: The Dayton Ballet School is not responsible for illness or injuries. Dayton Ballet School has a NO-REFUND POLICY. Dayton Ballet School does not discriminate on the basis of race or religion. For information regarding classes at all locations, call CAROL JEAN HELLER, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR, at (937) 223-1542 or cjheller@daytonperformingarts.org Mail a completed registration form with fee to DAYTON BALLET SCHOOL, 140 N. MAIN ST., DAYTON, OHIO 45402

126 North Main Street, Suite 210 Dayton, OH 45402 Classes begin September 6! RegisteR in person at our open House! DOWNTOWN: August 19, 1:00 4:00 Performances by DBII Jr. & Sr. Refreshments will be served. Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Dayton, Ohio Permit # 654 Address Service Requested